The VIII BRICS International School will take place in Moscow

The VIII BRICS International School will take place in Moscow on 1-3 October during Russia's BRICS Chairship.

The BRICS International School is a short-term, customized scientific and educational programme aimed at training young experts specializing in BRICS-related studies in political, economic and humanitarian fields, as well as other relevant areas of interaction and cooperation among the BRICS member states.

Since its launch in 2017, the programme has been organized annually with advisory support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation with the purpose of expanding the number of young professionals who specialize in BRICS-related topics.

In 2024, the programme is hosted by the BRICS Expert Council – Russia and the National Committee on BRICS Research, Russia with the support of the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund and MGIMO University, as part of the Russian Government's ‘Priority 2030’ university support programme.

The BRICS International School is available to young people between the ages of 18 and 35 who study in university or doctoral programmes; scientists and researchers; diplomats and government officials; foreign affairs journalists; entrepreneurs; and representatives of non-governmental organizations and private associations from the BRICS countries as well as from other countries.

Participants will have a unique chance to attend specifically crafted lectures given by mentors who are experienced BRICS experts with extensive expertise, chosen from among the top Russian and international scholars and practitioners specialized in BRICS-related research. To broaden their professional knowledge, horizons, and viewpoints while developing their communication skills among their BRICS peers, participants will engage in workshops, business games, debates, and discussions.

Participants will have an opportunity to meet Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov.

The Roscongress Foundation manages the events of Russia’s BRICS Chairship.

Deadline for applications is August 15.
Participants are selected on a competitive basis.

Contacts: brics_school@nkibrics.ru
Additional details are available at https://bricsschool.ru/, the official website.